Community Information sessions regarding plans for the new $700-million Rouse Hill Hospital development are being held between now and Thursday, 12th September at various locations.
The sessions are an opportunity to ask the project team questions and provide feedback.
Rouse Hill Hospital is expected to include:
- an emergency department and primary access clinic
- in-patient beds and a day surgery unit
- short stay medical assessment services
- pathology, pharmacy, and medical imaging services
- outpatient and ambulatory care services including paediatrics, renal and women’s health
- a health hub for virtual care and hospital in the home services
- prehabilitation, rehabilitation and lifestyle medicine.
Alison Derrett, Acting Chief Executive Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) said: “Our new hospital will meet the evolving needs of the community. It will provide patient-centred care, integrating hospital services with urgent care, early intervention and prevention strategies along with initiatives to provide care to patients in their own homes.
“In parallel with the planning and design of the new Rouse Hill Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District is working towards building a highly skilled health workforce, and we look forward to providing more information about recruitment opportunities as the project progresses.”
Dates for Information Sessions are:
- Saturday 24th August, 11am – 1pm at Galungara Reserve, Farmland Drive, Schofields
- Wednesday 28th August, from 4pm to 6pm at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Rouse Hill.
- Thursday 3rd September from 10am to 2pm at Castle Towers, near Coles
- Sunday 8th September from 10am to 4pm at Sydney Boutique Markets, Rouse Hill Town Centre
- Thursday 12th September from 1pm to 3pm at Blacktown Hospital, Hospital Street, near Gloria Jeans
The full scope of services provided by the new hospital will be confirmed following the conclusion of the planning and design process.
Feedback from the community, consumers, staff and stakeholders will help to inform this process. Health Minister Ryan Park said: “This project will ensure the thousands of people moving into this growth area every year continue to have access to world-class healthcare now and well into the future.
“Consultation with consumers, the local community, staff and stakeholders, will help guide the planning and design process for the hospital to ensure it meets the community health needs of the future.”
Riverstone MP Warren Kirby urged people to attend one of the community information sessions: “This is a chance for our local community to get involved and learn more about planning and design for the future of healthcare right on our doorstep.”
Construction of the hospital will support an estimated 1,200 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs throughout the life of the project. Construction timeframes for the new development will be confirmed as planning progresses and following the appointment of a building contractor.
Further information about the new Rouse Hill Hospital is available on the project website: www.rousehillhospital.health.nsw.gov.au
